Key takeaways
- Draw #282 is dated October 22, 2026 and issued 1,304 LAAs, up from 340 in Draw #281 on October 8
- 734 LAAs went to Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles with Manitoba post-secondary study. The lowest score invited was 816
- 513 LAAs went to the overall top-scoring Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles. The lowest score invited was 846
- 57 LAAs went to the Skilled Worker Stream through strategic recruitment initiatives. No minimum score is published for this part
- 353 of the 1,304 LAAs went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile
Draw #282 at a glance
The MPNP posted Expression of Interest Draw #282, dated October 22, 2026. A Letter of Advice to Apply (LAA) invites a candidate to submit a full MPNP application. It is not a nomination.
| Part | LAAs issued | Lowest score invited |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba: completed post-secondary study in Manitoba | 734 | 816 |
| Skilled Worker in Manitoba: overall top scoring | 513 | 846 |
| Skilled Worker Stream: strategic recruitment initiatives | 57 | Not published |
| Total | 1,304 |
The first part covers profiles declaring that the applicant or their spouse completed post-secondary education in Manitoba. For the second part, the MPNP says all eligible Skilled Worker in Manitoba profiles were considered.
The 57 strategic recruitment invitations
| Initiative | LAAs |
|---|---|
| Employer Services | 21 |
| Francophone Community | 16 |
| Regional Communities | 15 |
| Ethnocultural Communities | 2 |
| Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective PNP Candidates (TPP) | 3 |
Express Entry candidates
The MPNP says 353 of the 1,304 LAAs went to candidates who declared a valid Express Entry profile number and job seeker validation code.
Compared with Draw #281
Draw #281 (October 8, 2026) issued 340 LAAs: 46 to health occupations, 211 to 4 education occupation codes (NOC 41220, 41221, 42202 and 43100) and 83 to the Skilled Worker Stream. 103 of the 340 went to candidates with a valid Express Entry profile. Draw #282 had no occupation-specific selection. We cover #281 in our October 7–8 PNP draws report.
What the MPNP notes ask of you
- Manitoba study: if you were selected under the post-secondary part, you must be able to provide documents showing that you or your spouse completed a post-secondary program in Manitoba, such as a diploma and transcript. If you cannot, the MPNP says you may wish to consider declining your LAA.
- Regulated occupations: candidates who said they work in a regulated occupation and are fully licensed in Manitoba were selected. The MPNP says it may not accept or may refuse full applications from candidates who are not working in a regulated occupation or cannot prove all licensing steps.
What this means for you
- You received an LAA: read the notes in your letter and check the deadline it states. Gather your documents before you apply.
- You are in the Manitoba pool but got no LAA: the draw page lists only the lowest scores above. Your profile stays with the MPNP. The MPNP has not said when the next draw will be.
- You have a valid Express Entry profile: 353 LAAs went to candidates who declared one.
Frequently asked questions
How many invitations did Manitoba issue on October 22, 2026?
1,304 Letters of Advice to Apply in Draw #282.
What was the lowest score in the post-secondary part?
816.
Is an LAA the same as a nomination?
No. An LAA invites you to submit a full application to the MPNP.
Was there a minimum score for the Skilled Worker Stream part?
The MPNP did not publish one for the 57 LAAs.
Sources
- Manitoba Immigration: Expression of Interest Draw #282
- Manitoba Immigration: Expression of Interest Draw #281
Facts as provided in our research brief dated October 23, 2026.
This is general information, not legal or immigration advice. For your situation, consult a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer.
